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Chris Cooper joins Demolition

Chris Cooper has joined the cast of 'Demolition'. 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' actor will star alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Naomi Watts in the upcoming film to be directed by 'Dallas Buyers Club' helmer Jean-Marc Vallee, Deadline reports. The movie is...

Zack Snyder unveils Batmobile


Zack Snyder has unveiled the Batmobile from 'Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice'.
The 48-year-old director has posted a photo of Batman's vehicle on his Twitter page for fans to see.
The car - which will be driven by Ben Affleck in the role as The Caped Crusader - is an armoured black vehicle with a machine gun turret at the front and other weapons on the body.
Stylistically, the car is more in keeping with the design of the Batmobile from 'The Dark Knight' trilogy - starring Christian Bale - rather than the vehicle seen in Tim Burton's two Batman movies and other films.
Snyder decided to post the image after pics of the car were taken during a shoot and posted online.
The filmmaker accompanied his photo with the caption: "Here's a real picture of the #Batmobile. (sic)"
Affleck stars in the movie - the sequel to Superman film 'Man of Steel' - with Henry Cavil, who plays Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane and Gal Gadot, who is taking on the role of Wonder Woman.
Jesse Eisenberg will play villain Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons appears as Bruce Wayne's butler Alfred and 'The Piano' star Holly Hunter is also part of the cast but her role is yet to be revealed.
'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice' is being shot at the Michigan Motion Picture Studio as well as various locations in and around Detroit, Illinois, Africa and the South Pacific.
The movie is scheduled for release on May 2016.

Prince Harry opens Invictus Games


Britain's Prince Harry opened the Invictus Games in London last night (10.09.14).
The 29-year-old hunk attended the opening ceremony alongside his brother Prince William, father Prince Charles and step-mother Duchess Camilla as the games, which will see injured service men and women from 13 countries compete against one another over four days, officially kicked off yesterday in the capital.
He told the crowd: "Over the next four days we will see some truly remarkable achievements.
"For some of those taking part this will be a stepping stone to elite sport. But for others, it will mark the end of a chapter in their recovery and the beginning of a new one. Either way, you can be sure that everyone who takes part on the track, pool or field of play will be giving it their all. And I have no doubt that lives will be changed this weekend."
In a recorded message, the US' First Lady Michelle Obama, said: "Some of the most inspiring moments I have had as First Lady have been when I have met with wounded warriors like so many of you.
"You tell me how you are not just going to recover, but you are going to thrive. While I can't hide that I hope Team USA brings home a few golds, I want you all to know how proud my husband and I are of you and how humbled we are by your example".
The ceremony started with a shortened version of 'God Save the Queen', which was followed by a flypast by the Red Arrows, before Idris Elba read out the poem 'Invictus' by Ernest Henley.
There was also a performance by three singers from the Armed Forces, who sang the 'Invictus Anthem', which was written by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
Meanwhile, more than 400 competitors from Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Georgia, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the US and the UK, will compete in nine adaptive sports at the Olympic Park and Lee Valley Athletics Centre in London until Sunday 14.

George Clooney to star in Downton Abbey


George Clooney is to star in 'Downton Abbey.'
The Hollywood hunk, 53, will make a one-off appearance alongside the cast of the hit drama as part of this year's 'Text Santa' charity appeal on ITV.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "This is the biggest moment in 'Downton' history and shows it's now the biggest drama in the world.
"All the plans have been shrouded in secrecy because George was determined for his role not to leak out."
The star has already filmed his scenes for the TV special, which will see his American character attend a wedding at the famous Yorkshire country estate, and the episode will air on the same night as the annual charity event, which aims to raise money for UK charities during the Christmas period, in December.
George took on the role after striking up a friendship with Hugh Bonneville - who plays Robert Crawley in the period drama - when they both starred in the comedy 'The Monuments Men' earlier this year.
The source explained: "George and Hugh became really close during filming and it became very clear that George loved 'Downton.' He would joke around about the idea of getting a part so Hugh helped put the wheels in motion to make it happen."



Arnold Schwarzenegger has wife’s face removed from painting


Arnold Schwarzenegger has had his ex-wife's face removed from a painting.
The 'Terminator' star - the former governor of California - is said to have been so keen to erase any memory of his marriage to former TV journalist Maria Shriver, 58, that he's had an artist paint over the image of her face on his official political portrait.
However, in his hastiness, he neglected to ensure the job was done properly and now California Capitol insiders have been commenting on the odd smudge of blue paint that has replaced Maria's face.
Capitol tour guide Richard Granis told the New York Post newspaper: "Whoever touched it up did not do a very good job. It was softball sized, right there on his left lapel."
The six-foot oil painting originally featured a small lapel pin emblazoned with an image of Maria - whom Arnold split from in 2010 when it emerged he'd fathered a love-child with the family maid - and was painted by renowned Austrian artist Gottfried Helnwein.
Another member of the Capitol staff has revealed that as Arnold, 67, was so desperate to have her image removed, following the news last week that she'd been having an affair with his campaign strategist Matthew Dowd, before it's unveiling ceremony on Monday, that he failed to have the artist use the same matte paint as the rest of the artwork.
The employee said: "That's what makes it especially noticeable."

Charlie Sheen offers waiter $1k after NFL star’s snub


Charlie Sheen has offered to give a waiter $1,000 after he was left a 20 cent tip by an NFL star.
The 'Anger Management' actor took to his Twitter account to make the generous pledge to waiter Rob Knelly after he was given the measly sum by Philadelphia Eagles star LeSean McCoy while serving him at PYT restaurant in Philadelphia.
Charlie tweeted: "dear Tommy Up at PYT in Philly. Please tell Rob K I'm pledging 1000 dollars to him for the tip debacle just wanna help. c #NoJudgement (sic)"
The 49-year-old actor's offer comes after American footballer McCoy hand wrote the 20 cent tip on his receipt after splashing out $61.56 on a meal at the eatery which led to restaurant owner Tommy Up sharing a picture of the bill on the establishment's Facebook page.
In a message accompanying the image, he wrote: "The twenty cent tip that the Eagles' LeSean McCoy just left our server on his $60 check is going to come in really handy for that new official NFL McCoy jersey he had his heart set on.
"That is a .03% tip. New record! (sic)"
Server Rob - who is a Baltimore Ravens fan - claims McCoy and his friends were using rude language and making "derogatory comments" during their time in the restaurant.
Speaking to NJ.com, he said: "I kept my cool for as long as I could, where you just don't want them yelling and cursing you.
"I asked some questions, they weren't really responsive. They were cursing, making derogatory comments. I put their order in and forgot one of their appetisers, which I apologised for.
"They ordered things and, once they got it, said, 'We ain't eating this s**t. We don't want it.' "
He also told NBC Philadelphia: "They didn't know my name. They just said, 'You're my server right?' They were being rude so after I gave them their food I didn't go back to them until they were done. I just avoided their rudeness."

Richard Kiel dies aged 74


Richard Kiel has died aged 74.
The actor, known for playing the metal-toothed villain Jaws in the James Bond movies 'The Spy Who Loved Me' (1977) and 'Moonraker' (1979), passed away yesterday (10.09.14) at the Saint Agnes Medical Centre in Fresno, California, just three days before his 75th birthday.
A spokesperson for the centre has confirmed the news but details surrounding the cause of death are yet to be released.
Richard - who stood at 7ft 2in - starred opposite Sir Roger Moore in the Ian Fleming penned franchise - and recently appeared with the veteran actor and their co-star Britt Ekland on BBC Radio 4's 'The Reunion' which aired on Sunday (07.09.14).
During the programme, he admitted there were parts about his infamous character - who is often seen killing his adversaries with his teeth - which he worried would seem "over the top" to viewers.
Richard explained: "I was very put off by the description of the character and I thought, well, they don't really need an actor, he's more a monster part.
"So I tried to change that view of it... I said if I were to play the part, I want to give the character some human characteristics, like perseverance, frustration."
However, Jaws - who was due to be killed off at the end of 'The Spy Who Loved Me' - become so popular with fans that writers were forced to bring him back for a second time.
He said: "The original script had me being killed by the shark.
"They filmed that and they also filmed an ending where I survive and pop out of the ocean.
"That was one of the big moments for me, watching the blue-collar screening of the movie, The Spy Who Loved Me, and having the reaction of the crowd at the theatre when Jaws popped out of the ocean, survived and swam away. There were hoots and howling, applause. I couldn't believe it."
Richard is survived by his wife Diane, four children and nine grandchildren.

Kelly Brook: Kids are the only thing I’ve been denied


Kelly Brook says having kids is the only thing she's been denied in life.
The 34-year-old stunner admits she would love to have children in the near future after being cruelly denied twice when she suffered two miscarriages during her relationship with former rugby player Thom Evans.
She said: "It's the only thing I've really been denied.
"I took a bit of time out from that because, obviously, I didn't have a very good experience but, yeah, a family would be nice."
The brunette beauty also paid tribute to her ex-boyfriend Jason Statham - who she recently admitted punching while they were dating - for "saving" her from being a trophy girlfriend during their seven-year relationship until 2004.
She added to Metro newspaper: "When I look back on my twenties, I think, 'Oh my God.' I was being pulled from pillar to post, meeting international movie stars and playboys.
"Jason saved me. It was good discipline to be in a good relationship with someone sound.
"He saved me from years of being treated like a trophy girlfriend."

Rakhee Thakrar teases EastEnders character romance


EastEnders' Rakhee Thakrar has teased a "potential romance" for her character.
The 30-year-old actress, who plays the role of Shabnam Masood on the BBC One soap, has revealed there are much more exciting times ahead for her character and even a possible love interest.
She told BANG Showbiz: "There's a potential love interest for Shabnam on the way, but you just never know because the guy who comes in is quite hot - so he's got his pick of the girls and she could easily scare him off."
Rakhee refused to comment on whether newcomer Khoroush 'Kush' Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) was the man in question, but confessed she's looking forward to Shabnam letting loose a bit more.
She explained: "Recently Shabnam has just been in the Minute Mart, bless her, helping Denise [Diane Parish] out and helping her dad out.
"What's going to happen is her life is going to be explored, so that'll be great and I'm looking forward to that. There's definitely potentially some romance in the air."
Meanwhile, the soap star has addressed claims made by show bosses that her character is "hiding a terrible secret from her time away from Walford".
Quizzed on whether the secret was to be revealed soon, she added: "I don't think it's in the next couple of months but next year I think. That's what's been teased. The secret is a good one, but that's all I can say at the minute."

Scott Mills getting dancing tips from David Hasselhoff


Scott Mills turned to David Hasselhoff for 'Strictly Come Dancing' advice.
The BBC Radio 1 DJ has revealed that he has the support of former 'Baywatch' actor David, who took part in the American equivalent 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2010.
When asked if he had turned to any of his famous friends for advice, Scott told BANG Showbiz: "Randomly David Hasselhoff rang the other day going, 'Are you doing 'Dancing With The Stars'?' and I was like, 'Yeah, 'Strictly Come Dancing'!'
"So I'd quite like it if he came down ... and I think he's in the country when it's going out - if I stay in past week one. So that would be very funny."
He then joked: "He's done the American one [and] he went out the first week. The perfect person to support me!"
Scott also revealed that his friends a the BBC Radio 1 studio were really supportive of his dancing debut and are looking forward to watching him from the live audience.
He shared: "They love it, they're so behind it. Fearne [Cotton] just came back from Ibiza and she obviously hadn't heard, so she texted me when I was in the supermarket going 'oh my God', so she says she'll be there."

Lucy Punch’s used to playing crazy women


Lucy Punch is used to playing "witches and crazy women".
The 36-year-old actress stars as ugly sister Lucinda in the new film, 'Into The Woods' alongside Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep and Anna Kendrick, and she admits she's always enjoyed playing the unattractive characters.
Speaking to the Guardian newspaper, she said: "I was always playing witches and crazy women. When I was 11, I had an ugly sister birthday party. Most girls want to be a fairy or a princess, but there I am with beauty spots and fur and fluorescent pink kiss-curls.
"When I told my mother about 'Into The Woods', she was like, 'Oh darling, not again."
Meanwhile, Lucy has also received rave reviews for her small role in 'She's Funny That Way', which features Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson.
Lucy laughed: "[I play] another prostitute. If the character is smug, bitchy, trashy or has dubious morals, call me!"
The actress - who has starred in 'Bad Teacher', 'Hot Fuzz' and 'Ella Enchanted' - made the switch from London to Los Angeles in 2006, but admits she struggled to deal with the change.
She explained: "What's nice there is that when stuff is going well, everyone is so happy for you. The flipside is that when things are bad in LA, people can't get far enough away from you."

Morgan Freeman joins Ted 2


Morgan Freeman has joined 'Ted 2.'
The 77-year-old actor has landed the role as a civil rights lawyer in Seth MacFarlane's comedy sequel, which follows the adventures of John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) and his living bear Ted (MacFarlane).
The plot details are being kept tightly underwraps but it is thought Freeman's character will step in to help the foul-mouthed bear when he finds himself in a spot of legal trouble, according to Variety.com.
MacFarlane, who is writing, directing and starring in the movie, wanted a high-profile actor to join the film and reportedly had his eye on Freeman from the beginning.
'Ted 2', which is being released by Universal Pictures, is expected to star the majority of the original supporting cast, as well as Amanda Seyfried, who will perform a stunning medley in the sequel.
MacFarlane, 40, said previously: "She's going to sing in 'Ted 2'. She has a beautiful voice."
Meanwhile, filming for the upcoming movie has already kicked off in Boston and will hit cinemas on June 26, 2015 in the US and on July 10, 2015 in the UK.
The first movie 'Ted', which was released in 2012 and starred Mila Kunis, grossed $549 million worldwide.